Miss Manners: Personal chef needs to kick family out of their own kitchen
The family members feel entitled to swan in and out, talk with each other and with her ... all while she works to prepare ...
Miss Manners: I caused a problem with my granddaughter
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who has a question about a mistake they ...
Miss Manners: Teaching your family to respect your work without appearing rude
GENTLE READER: It is to our credit, Miss Manners believes, that Americans have an awkward relationship with those who serve ...
Miss Manners: The family my daughter cooks for won’t let her work in peace
My daughter is a personal chef for a family of four. The problem is they interfere with her work by trying to socialize and ...
Miss Manners: Relax, grandma ... your granddaughter can take care of herself in social situations
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was traveling with my granddaughter and a group of other grandparents and kids. The trip included some ...
Miss Manners: My granddaughter stood up for herself, but did I overreact?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was traveling with my granddaughter and a group of other grandparents and kids. The trip included some ...
Miss Manners: This family won’t let my daughter work in peace
However well-meaning this family is, Miss Manners can understand that it creates a nuisance for your daughter, who is trying ...
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R. Eric Thomas Wants to Solve All Your Problems
This summer, R. Eric Thomas brought his “Asking Eric” column to the Washington Post, taking the place of freshly retired Amy ...
Miss Manners: Too many cooks in the kitchen causes a problem
In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to someone who wants to help their daughter who is a ...
Miss Manners: Private chef keeps getting distracted by clients
A parent wants to help their private chef daughter find a way to tune out distracting clients while she cooks.
Miss Manners: What could I do about the loud child in the restaurant?
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, [email protected]; or ...
Miss Manners: Dealing with family who always have better solutions to your problems
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I was dining solo, and a family with two small children was seated in my section. One toddler decided to treat the restaurant to prolonged, high-pitched shrieks. I didn’t want to ...